Hard FM Services

Watford Borough CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06ba15Procurement Act 2023planning
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Estimated value

£300k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

22 Jun 2026

This is a preliminary market engagement notice

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Description

Watford Borough Council will be undertaking a procurement for the provision of hard facilities management services for its corporate estate. The Council intends to appoint a suitably experienced supplier, to deliver compliant, responsive and value for money hard facilities management services across a varied property portfolio. The estate includes, but is not limited to: •civic and administrative offices •public facing advice and community buildings •museums and heritage buildings •theatres and entertainment venues •parks, leisure and education facilities •cemetery buildings and chapels •public conveniences •depots and operational buildings •cafés, kitchens and hospitality facilities •car park and market-related facilities The scope of services is expected to include, but is not limited to: •planned preventative maintenance •statutory inspections, testing and certification •mechanical and electrical maintenance •fire safety systems servicing and testing •water hygiene and legionella control services •lift, hoist and lifting equipment maintenance •building fabric maintenance •drainage, roofing and gutter maintenance •responsive repairs and emergency call-outs •asset data management, compliance records and performance reporting •minor works and small projects •specialist waste removal 2.Purpose of the Preliminary Market Engagement The purpose of this engagement is to: •Provide advance information on the proposed scope and requirements •Test the draft specification and service model •Understand market capacity, capability, and innovation •Inform commercial, contractual, and delivery approaches •Support a fair, proportionate, and competitive procurement process Participation is voluntary and will not influence the outcome of any subsequent procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Repair-and-maintenance-services./45U7R53MF2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/45U7R53MF2

Scope

Reference
1045317401
Total value
£300,000 excluding VAT
£360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Dec 2026 to 30 Nov 2029
Possible extension to 30 Nov 2031
Main category
services
CPV classifications
50000000
50700000
50710000
50800000
79993100
Contract locations
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom